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– Studio Octopi adds loft extension to RCA professor’s house

– John Lautner house donated to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (otherwise known as the Big Lebowski porn house)

– Your Facebook Friend Said Something Racist. Now What?

– Cute: Bruce, a juice squeezer

– Also cute: How to Build an A-Frame Cabin by Carey Quinton Haider

– Osteoid Medical cast, attachable bone stimulator by Deniz Karasahin (via designmilk)

– Harper Lee quotes and, if you want pictures with the quotes, 32 Memorable Harper Lee Quotes We’ll Never Forget

Enjoy your weekend.

An instantly dry umbrella? Really? Yes, in fact, this umbrella is made with water-repellant fabric that allows you to simply shake water off in one flutter. Watch the video below to see it with your own eyes, and then marvel how nice it would be to not have water puddles inside entryways. Sure, it’s a small issue, to be sure, but an improvement none the less.
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You are allowed any of these three mirrors. However, let’s hope that the frowny face ‘no‘ mirror reflects your attitude less of the time, and that the smiley face ‘yes‘ mirror reflects your attitude most of the time. The ‘maybe‘ mirror is for all the times in between.
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If you’re thinking that these coat hooks look a lot like other circular coat hooks you’ve seen here and there, you’d be right. However, the best thing about these (other than their faceted edges) is that they come in three different sizes, in sets of 2, 3, and 4. All of the sets are the same price, which means you just have to decide on one thing: what size (and number) of hooks you need.
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Cork + cube + tape dispenser. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? Cork is very eco-friendly (100% sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable) and oh-so-handy to use as a pinning spot as it has self-healing surface. Throw in a tape dispenser on one side and you’ve got a two-in-one desktop tool that will help keep your notes and pictures tidy.
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Corkscrew, knife, and bottle opener all in one, it’s hard to argue with such efficiency. However, your traditional waiter’s friend might just need an update, or at least you’ll think so after checking out the elegant cylinder from Stotz-Design. Their updated version makes the tool more ergonomic, as it will rest comfortably in your hand, and much more visually appealing.
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Oil is a finicky liquid; it really likes to escape its container at every opportunity. What to do? Get a better container, that’s what. The Medamade Oil Dispenser has a handy stainless steel lid that opens with gravity, thus keeping your fingers (and the dispenser’s sides) oil free. You’ll also learn a little science along with your salad, as the molecular structure of olive oil adorns the borosilicate glass.
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If you have bits of jewelry floating around your home, perhaps you should consider the Stowit Jewelry Box. The upper drawer has open storage with ring pillows, while the lower drawer is a perfect spot for bracelets, watches, and necklaces. Use the top surface as temporary place to keep your everyday adornments. As a bonus, there’s a hidden drawer on the top level that can hide your more precious keepsakes.
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– Restored 1930s Paris Apartment by Marcante-Testa (UdA) has a large, interesting French Metal Rack dividing its spaces.

– Guitar help: Fret Friend

– Onesies for little future Designers and Design Critics.

– Indiegogo: Orilamp

– How to be happy? Train for it

– Wood Expanding Table

– Einstein’s gravitational waves ‘seen’ from black holes and What are gravitational waves?

– Mesmerizing Mass Sheep Herding

Enjoy your weekend.

Do we or do we not all need a couple of extra storage containers? The Hough Storage Vessels will hold all those annoyingly tiny things out of sight, thanks to their natural cork and rubber lids. Go with one of the brighter hues for a color kick or stick with the neutral off-white (my favorite).
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Any clue as to what this little brass thing might be? Here’s a hint: it lives on a desk.
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If we all had an unlimited budget for closet storage, there’s little doubt we’d all want to try out Cliq, a hookless hanger. Holding up to two kilogram (4.4 lbs.), each Cliq can be used on any metallic surface and easily slides sideways- similar to a regular hanger. You’ll have to see the video below to get the whole idea, and then figure out if the sleek, minimal look is worth the cost.
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Question: How much do you want a light fixture that is also a planter? Answer: a) sort of a lot b) it’d be nice c) give it to me now. I’m wavering between a and b, because if plants were at eye level, I’d be less likely to forget to water them. You, however, would probably be ace at your plant care, and would therefore have a beautiful, thriving plant (or plants) to make a fantastic lighting statement. Designed by Ryan Taylor, of Object/Interface, the Well Planter and Babylon Light both feature space to plant greenery directly on the shade with an opaque diffuser to further soften the glow.
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Smooth and rounded edges make these cutting boards a pleasure to use, as the organic shapes would fit well within your hands as you prepare and serve your snacks and meals. Each board is made using local wood, so you can be certain each board (or set) will be unique. They’d make a nice change from the regular, squared-off chopping block boards, especially as they look quite sculptural in a stack by themselves. You wouldn’t be crazy to leave them out on a shelf or countertop for visual appreciation.
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Issey Miyake has joined forces with Iittala and all you’re going to see is this Tote Bag. Don’t worry, you’ll see the rest. For now, though, just take a look at the lightweight, wrinkle-resistant bag, and marvel how it will fold itself up rather compactly, and how it expands into a cool, origami-ish tote when you fill it with your shopping.
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